Document 2484
 DOCN  M94A2484
 TI    Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs & practices of homosexuals in Jamaica.
 DT    9412
 AU    Hassad R; Jamaica AIDS Support.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):293 (abstract no. PC0097). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370091
 AB    OBJECTIVE: This study sought to ascertain AIDS-related knowledge,
       attitudes, beliefs and practices, and to identify variables associated
       with condom use among male homosexuals. METHODS: This cross-sectional
       questionnaire study involved a random sample of 120 gay men from a
       special programme. Age, knowledge and health beliefs were assessed as
       determinants of condom use. Odds ratios and their 95% CI were
       calculated. RESULTS: Forty-five percent perceived themselves to be at
       risk of HIV infection and 92% endorsed consistent condom use as a
       measure to reduce the risk of HIV infection. Consistent condom use for
       insertive and receptive ano-genital sex were 53% and 50% respectively.
       Subjects who reported feeling uncomfortable or afraid about requesting
       condom use were more likely than those who reported comfortable to have
       never used condoms, p < 0.001. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: Perhaps those
       subjects who reported never using condoms lack the skills to negotiate
       condom use successfully. Intervention programmes should focus more on
       developing and enhancing skills and self-esteem.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PREVENTION & CONTROL  Condoms
       Cross-Sectional Studies  *Homosexuality  Human  Jamaica  *Knowledge,
       Attitudes, Practice  Male  MEETING ABSTRACT

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